Senior Automation Engineer I

at  Generate Biomedicines

ABOUT GENERATE:BIOMEDICINES

Generate:Biomedicines is a new kind of therapeutics company – existing at the intersection of machine learning, biological engineering, and medicine – pioneering Generative Biology™ to create breakthrough medicines where novel therapeutics are computationally generated, instead of being discovered. The Company has built a machine learning-powered biomedicines platform with the potential to generate new drugs across a wide range of biologic modalities. This platform represents a potentially fundamental shift in what is possible in the field of biotherapeutic development.
We pursue this audacious vision because we believe in the unique and revolutionary power of generative biology to radically transform the lives of billions, with an outsized opportunity for patients in need. We are seeking collaborative, relentless problem solvers that share our passion for impact to join us!
Generate:Biomedicines was founded in 2018 by Flagship Pioneering and has received nearly $700 million in funding, providing the resources to rapidly scale the organization. The Company has offices in Somerville and Andover, Massachusetts with over 275 employees.

We are seeking an experienced, driven, and innovative Senior Lab Automation Engineer to join our Automation Engineering team. In this role, you will help lead and expand our lab automation capabilities, guiding the development of complex workflows, automating key laboratory processes, and providing technical leadership for a talented team of automation engineers. You will work closely with scientists, data engineers, and software developers to implement solutions that enhance laboratory throughput, precision, and scalability.
As a Senior Lab Automation Engineer, you will have a significant impact on the efficiency and quality of our scientific operations, with a particular focus on automating wet lab protocols related to molecular biology, protein expression, purification, and characterization, as well as cell-based functional assays and biophysical characterization. Furthermore, you will be a key contributor in shaping the future of lab automation, spearheading initiatives towards a more integrated and fully automated lab environment. This will ensure the generation of high-quality data, crucial for enabling our machine learning (ML) model development for lead discovery and optimization. You will have a chance to collaborate with our internal ML experts to develop and integrate AI tools that enhance lab efficiency, streamline workflows, and drive innovation throughout the organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary individual who is ambitious, deeply curious about science, and passionate about driving innovation that will have a transformative impact on human health. If you are ready to shape the future of lab automation and be part of groundbreaking advancements, this role is for you. This role will be onsite in our Somerville, MA location with limited support in our Andover, MA location.